Specialist · Visceral Surgery
Dr. Jochen Guilt
Specialist in Visceral Surgery & Surgical Oncology in the Saarland
Knappschaft Kliniken Püttlingen· In der Humes 35, 66346

Dr. Jochen Schuld is one of the most renowned specialists in general, visceral, and oncological surgery in the Saarland. As Director of the Saar Surgical Center and Chief of the Department of General, Visceral, and Oncologic Surgery at the Knappschaft Clinics in Püttlingen, he combines many years of surgical experience with state-of-the-art surgical techniques. His medical focus is particularly on minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery, oncological surgery, and thyroid surgery. Patients benefit from personalized care, interdisciplinary treatment plans, and care at the university hospital level.
Areas of focus
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (Keyhole Surgery)
- General and Visceral Surgery
- Abdominal Cancer Surgery
- Intestinal and colorectal surgery
- Treatment of colon and rectal diseases
- Hernia surgery (inguinal hernia, abdominal wall hernia, incisional hernia)
- Thyroid Surgery
- Stomach and Gallbladder Surgery
- Oncological Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Interdisciplinary care at a certified colorectal center
- Surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases
- Modern Diagnostics and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Individualized Surgical Treatment Plans
- Second Opinions for Complex Surgical Conditions
About Dr. Jochen Guilt
Dr. Jochen Schuld, M.D., is a specialist in general surgery, visceral surgery, and specialized visceral surgery. As director, he heads the Saar Surgical Center of the Knappschaft Clinics at the Sulzbach and Püttlingen locations. In his role as Chief of the Department of General, Visceral, and Oncologic Surgery, he possesses special expertise in the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, abdominal organs, and complex tumors. A particular focus is on minimally invasive surgical procedures, which often result in less pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery for patients.
His comprehensive range of services includes, among other things, modern colorectal surgery, the treatment of colon and rectal diseases, hernia surgery, thyroid surgery, and procedures for diseases of the stomach and gallbladder. Particularly in oncological surgery, Dr. Schuld relies on interdisciplinary treatment approaches in close collaboration with specialized departments and certified centers such as the Saar Colorectal Center. The goal is always to provide individually tailored treatment at the highest medical standard.
Thyroid surgery is also one of Dr. Jochen Schuld’s areas of expertise. Thanks to modern diagnostic techniques and minimally invasive surgical methods, thyroid disorders are treated with precision. The focus is on maximum safety, the preservation of important nerve structures, and treatment that is as minimally invasive as possible. In addition to surgical expertise, patients benefit from short waiting times, personalized care, and close interdisciplinary collaboration with the Department of Nuclear Medicine within the Saar Surgical Center.
Location
How to reach Dr. Jochen Guilt
Knappschaft Kliniken Püttlingen
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Dr. Jochen Guilt
Diseases
- Anal eczema (opens in a new tab)
- Genital warts (opens in a new tab)
- Hyperparathyroidism (opens in a new tab)
- Graves' disease (opens in a new tab)
- Thyroid Autonomy (opens in a new tab)
- Hyperthyroidism (opens in a new tab)
- Hypothyroidism (opens in a new tab)
- Goiter (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Carcinoma (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Intestinal polyps (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Cancer (Colonic Carcinoma) (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Thyroid Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Anal abscess (opens in a new tab)
- Anal fissure (opens in a new tab)
- Anal fistula (opens in a new tab)
- Anal polyp (opens in a new tab)
- Anal thrombosis (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal Wall Hernia (Epigastric Hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Appendicitis (opens in a new tab)
- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Intestinal Wall Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticula - Diverticulosis (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticulitis (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Hemorrhoids (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Marisken (opens in a new tab)
- Crohn's disease (opens in a new tab)
- Umbilical Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Incision Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus) (opens in a new tab)
- Parastomal hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Proctitis (opens in a new tab)
- Reflux Disease (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal prolapse (opens in a new tab)
- Thigh hernia (inguinal hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia (Hiatal Hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Ulcerative colitis (opens in a new tab)
- Perforations in the gastrointestinal tract (opens in a new tab)
- Coccygeal fistula (opens in a new tab)
- Rectus diastasis (opens in a new tab)
Treatments
- Ulcerative Colitis Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Endocrine Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Colostomy (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Colorectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Parathyroid Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Fissure Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Polyp Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hemorrhoid Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- TAPP / Transabdominal Preperitoneal Mesh Implantation (opens in a new tab)
- Intestinal resection (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Incision Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Fast-Track Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Thyroid Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- fasciotens® Method (opens in a new tab)
- TEPP / Total Extraperitoneal Mesh Implantation (opens in a new tab)

